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From the Desk of Joe Northwest

Mindi L. Phillips, Editor

The New Year is upon us, and I for one am ready. No, I am not organized. I am
not on a diet. I am not even very motivated. What I am is ready for a fresh start, a
clean slate, artificial as its origin may be. For, a change made by turning a calendar
page is really all in our heads, after all. But as Shannon mentions on page 11, it is
perceived value that truly counts.
On that note, Shannon is new to Regular Joe Northwest, though a longtime contributor to the St. Joe and Northland editions, as well as all-around IT guy for the
Joe in all incarnations. Check out his story!
Many of our features this month are focused on change, growth, and wellness.
Bettering ourselves in one way or another, through physical changes or by changing our outlook, can bring about a whole new life. Some of this can be accomplished by being more active. And as is our goal here at Regular Joe Northwest,
we want you to be active in the Northwest Missouri community. Start by making it
a priority to take in some live local music or an activity on the NW campus. Visit
a local senior center, and see what card games are in progress or new crafts are on
display. Or better yet, contribute to a good cause by attending a benefit supper,
sale, or show! That is how our small communities tend to support themselves and
each other, by coming together and doing good.
My own goal, though loosely made and not yet put into real action, is to become well, meaning less stress. By that, I mean to get organized when it comes to
meeting deadlines (ahem, yes, Im the Editor, so thats a biggie!). I intend to let
more slough off my shoulders, rather than packing everyones burdens around as
my own. I intend to follow the wellness education that I have (again, ahem, Im a
health coach!) by reducing my sugar intake and dedicating myself to running more
than one 5k this year. Im also going to get out more in the community. And not
just on deliveries, mind you. I intend to interact more and enjoy the atmosphere
and partake in real live Northwest Missouri events and adventures!
Whatever you and yours decide to change in 2015, I wish
you well. Some changes are difficult and come with great
consequence, but as Jay, our fearless Founder, tells us on page
7, scars heal. And change, my friend, can be a real character
builder!

Happy New Year!

Mindi
cover photo by Jennifer Farmer

Our Regular Contributors:

Jay Kerner, founder
Mindi Phillips, publisher/editor
Danny Phillips, music
Rich Piper, editorial
Devyn Porter, lifestyle
Thomas Williams, movies
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From the Shelf: Best of 2014 Edition

Danny R. Phillips
The end of the year best of lists are always fun for me. They afford music junkies like me a chance to cast upon the world what they
believe to be the best music among millions of songs and thousands
of records released this year. Moreover, I have an ego and it is a
solid look at me opportunity.
On paper, 2014 was a godforsaken
year for me. Divorce after 18 years of
marriage to my best friend, illness that
would not go away, depression, my dearest cousin battling cancer, the list goes on.
This year, the thing that kept me from taking that one last long nap (and I considered it more than once) was, primarily, my
beautiful children and second, my love of
music.
Therefore, without further procrastination, here are my top five Best Albums
of 2014 in no particular order.

Joe Music - 5

quality and ferocity.

Firebrand is a mix of Fugazi, Converge, Jawbreaker, Bad Religion, Bad Brains and Billy Bragg. It is in-your-face while still injecting melody and beauty into the chaos-riddled eye of their pissedoff storm. They are one of my favorite bands of the last five years,
easily. Sure, some d-bag owned their old name, but thats ok; theyll
rule the world. I have Spoken.
Royal Blood Royal Blood - Thank
you, sweet baby Jesus for allowing
crunchy, molasses sludgy, rock n roll to
be brought back to the forefront. Brighton, Englands Royal Blood have given
us a debut that is equal parts Black Sabbath, Corrosion of Conformity, The Melvins, and just a sprinkling of Queens of
the Stone Age, breathing life into rock
and hopeful killing indie bands like Bastille and Grizzly Bear once and for all.
There it is, my yearly this is what you
need to hear list. I hope that you enjoyed
it. If not, you read it, so I win anyway.

Bob Mould Beauty and Ruin - Over the

past two years or so, the legendary front
man of the bands Husker Du and Sugar
Danny Phillips music and pop culhas released two of the finest albums of
ture
musings regularly appear in online
his career, 2012s Silver Age and this
and
print
publications including Missouri
years Beauty and Ruin. Driven by The
Life Magazine, American Roots, Blurt
War and I Dont Know you Anymore, Beauty is a slice of classic Magazine, Deli Magazine, Popshifter, and The Regular Joe. Listen
Mould: loud guitars, catchy songs, powerful lyrics, and above all to his free form podcast Dont Have a Clue the 2nd Saturday of
else, honesty coats what he is selling.
every month at 4pm on www.stjosephmusicfoundation.org
St. Vincent St. Vincent - Top notch guitarist Annie Clark, aka
St. Vincent, has gone from a face in the crowd as a member of The
Polyphonic Spree to a major artist in her own right. The self-titled St. Vincent is an achievement and a huge step forward toward
becoming the heir apparent to Devos art rock throne. Check out
Birth in Reverse, Digital Witness, Rattlesnake, and Psychopath for proof.
BLACK LUCK Firebrand - Hailing from Lawrence, Kansas
(home to the greatest record shop in the world Lovegarden Sounds),
BLACK LUCK is ready to set the world ablaze. Overcoming adversity (threatened lawsuit that necessitated a name change, no money,
etc.), the band has managed to released four EPs in the last two
years, each building upon the next. Each a step forward in ability,

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Scars

Jay Kerner
Regular Joe Founder
Ive always been fascinated by scars.
From the tiniest crawling creature all the way up
to the man in the moon himself, when examined
closely, our scars provide a veritable roadmap of
previous injuries.
Some big, some small.
Some the result of accidents. Others from surgical procedures.
Some scars are self-inflicted, like primitive peoples seeking adornment. Or young people with
issues, cutting themselves.
They say that chicks dig scars, but if thats true,
you would think Frankensteins monster would
have been a bigger hit with the ladies. But then,
I always had questions about a doctor that had
mastered re-animating dead tissue, yet his stitches
looked like somebody put them in with garden
tools. A good plastic surgeon (plus any kind of
upgrade on the abnormal brain), and that story
could have had a whole different ending.
Some people are embarrassed by their scars.
Depending on the location and the severity, its
sometimes hard to see past them. They stand out.
Children stare. Adults try not to, but something
about them draws the eye.
Some folks celebrate their scars. Survivors of serious health issues sometime consider them badges of honor.
Scars are basically signs of Mother Natures repair work. Take a chunk from the hide of any of
her babies, and she does her level best to fill it
back in. Animals fill with heavy duty flesh, reinforced to protect the injury site.
Plants seal their own wounds with hardening goo
to hold in their moisture.
When planet earth itself takes a blow, whether
from natural or unnatural causes, it will gradually
scar over as well. It takes a while, but the carnage
left behind, whether from earthquakes or artillery
rounds, will eventually become fields of flowers.
Ask somebody about a scar, and you never get
a simple answer. Scars all seem to have stories
attached, told and retold until they approach the
level of family legend. Wellit was back in 74,
and I was just going along, minding my own dang
business

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There are other scars that arent so obvious.
A broken heart can mend, but not without some
scar tissue building up. It may not show up on
the surface, but the heart will always remember
the damage.
Even a spirit can be scarred. Look at the faces
of abused children, or animals in the pound who
cringe at any sharp movement or sound. Their
situations can change for the better, but the invisible scars will always remain as a reminder of past
torments.
A community can have scars, too. Vacant lots
where family homes once stood. Boarded up
buildings that were formerly places of commerce.
New occupants can come and go, but the memories of the original will always be bittersweet for
some.
My granddaughter made it through her first birthday this fall, still relatively unscathed. She was
late to crawl, but then went from walking to running in the blink of an eye. Shes utterly fearless
and shows signs of being a daredevil. I cant help

but anticipate some scars in her future. (Hopefully, small ones and not on my watch, if I can
help it!)
But its a pretty rare individual who can make it
through life without accumulating scars. Most
folks with any age on them, have at least one or
two doozies, plus bunches of smaller nicks here
and there. I think its one of the by-products that
come along with a life well lived.
So I know my sweet girl will scrape her knees on
the playground. Shell get scratched wrestling
in the yard with her giant dogs. Shell have bike
crashes and monkey-bar incidents. Shell have
her heart broken and break a few herself.
Its what happens when you do things. When you
try things. When you live your life to the fullest. My hopes for her are the same as my hopes
for you: that you experience everything life has to
offer, and that the scars you accumulate along the
way are tiny, or at least come with an excellent
story to tell.

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Best Exotic Marigold Movie Review

Thomas Williams
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2011 ***

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel follows

seven British retirees who have decided to
leave (an increasingly expensive) England
behind as theyve been lured to the luxurious
Best Exotic Marigold Hotel in New Delhi,
India, where their money will stretch further
and they can begin living their Golden Years in
a blissful, ethnic melting pot!
Problems quickly arise when it is discovered that the exotic Marigold Hotel isnt exactly what any of them had envisioned...as it is
rather worn-down, and the present owner (Dev
Patel - Slumdog Millionaire) hopes to revitalize
the property with the arrival of some wealthy
guests and their steady flow of income.
Each guest reacts to the new scenario differently as some thrive in the hustle and bustle,
while others find it difficult to cope and/or react to both the extreme culture shock of India
and the deception they each experienced when
buying into the Hotel.
The cast is comprised of some of Britains
Greatest Acting Talent (over the age of 65!) led
by Oscar-winning Dames Judi Dench (Shakespeare In Love, Mrs. Brown) as a down-onher-luck widower who has moved to India for financial security upon
discovering her late husband left her in financial ruin and Maggie Smith
(California Suite, Downton Abbey) as an outspoken and ignorantly fear-

ful bigot who has come to India for a surgical

prodedure that could have taken more than six
months to get in London.
There is nothing ground-breaking with
Marigold other than its stunt casting; but
it was actually great to see that a nicely-budgeted film can be made for and about a cast
of characters who are still -- very much -- in
the prime years of their lives! Also highly interesting (to me) was the introduction of the
audience to Indian culture, society and its
(mysterious) caste system as my fellow audience members appeared to know next to nothing about the country other than it was foreign
and NOT Indiana. Many seemed downright
shocked that English was so well-spoken in
the highly populous, Asian nation that was at
one time -- not so long ago! -- a colony of the
crown!
The movie is beautifully shot and photographed in mostly sepia-tones and golden
marigolds by the director of Shakespeare in
Love, John Madden. Even though the story
plays out at a retirement facility, I did not find
the pacing of the film to be boring, and there
is always something to see.
The film is the cinematic equivalent to a
three-star hotel that has been just a bit overpraised by previous guests -- it has everything one might need, but I found
it lacking in some of the amenities that would have put it in a class of its
own.

Resolute Resolutions

Rich Piper

The turning of the calendar into a New Year often brings wishes,
resolutions, and even prayers for self-improvement and positive achievement. I am reminded of one that an old sage once told me about concerning resolutions. It went something like this:
Dear Lord, So far this year Ive done well. I havent gossiped and I
havent lost my temper and been irritable; I havent been greedy, grumpy,
nasty, selfish, or overindulgent. Im very thankful for that. But in a few
minutes, Im going to get out of bed, and from then on Im probably going
to need a lot more help. Amen.
Being human, our resolutions, while a popular tradition, seem very difficult to keep. In fact it has been reported that only about 8% of the people
making resolutions keep at least one resolution.
Yet, with the closing of the old year and the beginning of the 2015, it
will still be typical for about two thirds of Americans to generally make
resolutions. The other third, hold fast in their resolve to never make New
Years resolutions. Except for the year in which they break their resolve
and do make a resolution.
Wishing to embark into the New Year with the majority, at least in this
honored practice, I humbly offer my personal Ten New Year Resolutions.
#10: I resolve that I will avoid honking my horn when the person in
front of me in the drive through lane fails to notice that the car in front
of them has moved ahead, toward our mutual goal of obtaining the food;
which will presumable remain hot no matter how long it takes to get to the
window from which it is dispensed. Instead I will steadfastly presume that
the texting the person is doing, as they look down upon their cell phone,
involves an issue of life or death, or other such significance that the fate of
the world hinges on every character typed. Which I will also presume, explains why this same person after finally noticing they can move forward a
car length or two immediately returns to texting, repeatedly.
#9: In the spirit of my first resolution, I also resolve to not honk my
car horn when the person in front of me that is texting while at a
red light fails to notice the light has changed to green, or notice that
the several cars in the neighboring lane have since moved forward
through the now open intersection. Instead, I will presume that
family concern or a homeland security emergency has developed
that requires their undistracted attention whether it be from a green
light or my cars horn.
#8: I resolve, in order to keep the above two resolutions to not
honk my horn in certain traffic situations, to install a speaker under the hood of my car hooked to equipment sufficient to broadcast at noise decibels similar to that of a teenager driving a mobile
boom box. The prerecorded message would simple state: Please,
if you would be kind enough to PUT DOWN YOUR PHONE AND
MOVE FORWARD it would be graciously appreciated. Thank
you.
#7: I resolve to seek to perfect my bewildered look. The one
with a straight face that signals to the world complete innocence

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that I have no idea where that, whatever that might be, came from.
#6: I resolve to have more understanding and greater patience when
I encounter other drivers during my morning commute who are going
through various grooming steps while driving, such as applying lipstick or
brushing hair; whether using the rear view mirror or a handheld mirror to
accomplish the task at hand.
#5: I resolve, particularly in cases such as the preceding, that I will
refrain from throwing my newspaper down upon the passenger seat and
pressing long and hard on the cars horn to signal my annoyance at drivers
that would do distracting things while driving.
Realizing that my physical health is as important as my emotional
health, as indicated by the first six resolutions, I have made the following
three resolutions.
#4: I resolve to get my weight down to an acceptable level for my
height.
#3: I resolve therefore, in order to further the above resolution, to grow
three inches taller.
#2: I resolve also to eat better by such actions as avoiding low cost
frozen pizzas in favor of medium priced frozen pizzas.
And what is my number one resolution?
#1: I resolve to let go of the nine preceding resolutions and resolve to
simply do my best, to be my best, and to make the best; and at this to never
rest.
Happy New Year, Dear Northwest MO Regular Joe Readers!
Rich has spent most of his adult life living and/or working in small, rural communities in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Missouri, including several long
stretches in Northwest Missouri. Rich chooses to spend most of his weekday, daytime hours teaching students science, and other things, in Union
Star. He also chooses to spend his Sundays, and some other occasional
time, with the good folks in Cainsville. You can reach Rich at RichPiper@
LifePraise.org with comments.

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Momentum + Flow = Speed

Shannon Bond

Im quickly falling out of shape. I have lots of excuses, including a

demanding schedule that leaves little
time for exercise or mountain biking.
And besides, its the off season, isnt
it? That small, rational part of my
brain calmly reminds me that this is
not so. With 24 hours in a day, how
can you not dedicate at least one of
them to running, riding, or other forms
of smile-inducing physical activity?
With less time, I should be motivated
more than ever to maintain the habit of
motion. I typically set a mile goal every week in Garmin Connect and try to
stick to it. Even if its only 30 miles.
That means the plan is to propel myself under my own power at least 30
miles in the week. Im toying with
time goals and such, but I find that a
tangible mile goal works best for me.
However, perceived value is the only
value that exists, right? If I dont value my goal, I let my day wander in
different directions and tell myself there is always tomorrow.
I have found at least some of my salvation on a single speed bike. I
took the plunge and bought one on closeout this year after my training
partner showed up on one. Naturally I couldnt let him build more power
than me, so I started the search for a good deal. I had seen those guys
on the fully rigid single speed bikes for years and wondered what wires
were crossed in their brains. Surely it wasnt normal to go technologically
backwards? Of course, these thoughts came to me as I bashed my way
through rock gardens on my full suspension rig. Why would they want
to torture themselves? It turns out that they werent suffering; they were
getting better. This is a concept that I can embrace. Every hard climb
or brutal ride, I tell myself that tomorrow, after this pains soaks into my
muscles, I will be better.
My trail weapon of choice is currently a Cannondale SL3 with 33X20
gears. Its good for climbing, but at speed I tend to run out of gears and
peddle like a madman to catch them. What I have discovered is that just
after several weeks of riding the fully rigid single speed through rocks and
other scary obstacles, Im getting better, I pick better lines because I have
to, my power has gone up because I dont have a choice. If there are no

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gears, you wont use them. I never knew. I remember the first
time as I rolled slowly toward the technical single track with fear fluttering
in the top of my stomach. This was going to be hard; I was going to crash
so badly. But I didnt. I picked my
way down the trail carefully slow
at first, but as the ride went on, the
speed came.
What I realized as the single
track flew beneath my tires and the
trees whooshed by my head was that
momentum added to the flow (better line choice) equaled better speed.
This became obvious the next time
I hurled myself down the trail on
the full suspension ride. I felt so
much faster, although a lot of that
was probably in my head. The difference was that I wasnt shifting as
often, I had more power in my legs,
and I was making wiser line choices. This confirmed the formula and
the theory that if you have less time,
you can compensate by making your
workouts harder. Im sure this is true whether youre running, swimming,
or spinning peddles.

TRIVIA: When was New Years Day declared a federal holiday?

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Resolve to Make a New You in the New Year

Devyn Porter
Its that time again, and as we sit down to look back at 2014, what we accomplished, how we feel about it, and what we would like to accomplish this
next year, the only piece of advice that I can give to you is to not make a single
resolution. Sure, it sounds crazy. Let me explain myself though.
2014 was a rough year for me, and I would say my number one problem was
working in a small local business that was robbed. I felt like I had my identity
stolen, my livelihood. This experience changed me and made me decide that
New Years resolutions made for the benefit of others are never
a good idea. What are we supposed to do for the New Year
though? I personally sat down and made a list of 12 things that I
want to accomplish for myself, and only myself, in 2015.
Chances are after reading that last sentence, I will be considered self-centered. Look at it this way. How many things did
you do in 2014 that wasnt necessarily something you wanted
to do, but someone wanted your help? How many times were
plans changed and canceled, leaving someone feeling disappointed? This is why doing a few things this next year for you
will change everything.
One of the few things that I have added to my list is making
sure to take time for myself each day. Today is today, and in that
moment, its all we have. Sure, we might have made a mistake yesterday. We
could have had a rough day at work or gotten into an argument with a loved one.
That was yesterday. There is no reason to keep looking back any longer.
Letting go of the things that hurt us is also important, and on my list as well.
After the shop that I work in was robbed, it took me a long time to step back and
see the beauty in the situation. They took everything I had, everything my boss

had. Or so I thought. What didnt they take that could make the situation better?
My watercolor paints. It may not seem like much, but painting is something I
enjoy. It is something that I can do every day to bring myself some joy. Seeing
the people I love smile and hang my work in their homes, their offices, this also
brings joy to me. There is a silver lining in every difficult situation and finding
it despite feeling like you have lost everything makes such a huge difference in
your happiness.
One final thing that you might like to consider adding to your list is loving
more. Sure, loving is natural. We as humans do this every day. But how do we
show it, if we even do? Simply saying that you care for someone makes a difference, but theyre going to remember it longer
if you show it. This isnt always the easiest thing. Leaving our
little box of comfort may even be something that we have to do,
but it never hurts to go that extra mile and let someone know
what they mean to you. I hope this is something that crosses
your mind when youre planning what 2015 will be to you.
Also keep in mind that sometimes we cant always change
what is going to happen. The only thing we can really do is keep
an open mind, an open heart, and pair it with open arms. At the
end of the year, I can promise you that you wont regret taking a
few minutes out of each day to center your focus. It doesnt have
to be long; five minutes is worth it. Letting go of past grudges
and making your own happy ending wont be something you had wish you hadnt
done either. As for loving more, Im sure youll feel most rewarded by this at the
end of each day, not to mention how youll feel looking back on an entire year of
it. Well wishes and a Happy New Year to you all!
Devyn makes her home in Northwest Missouri. She is a body piercer, a psychiatric tech, and a mother of two girls.

Chili Supper & Silent Auction

Benefit for
Baby Casen Bremer & Family
SATURDAY, JAN 10th at 5pm-7pm
Silent Auction to follow supper at 7pm
Stanberry Community Center
SW corner of the Square in Stanberry
Casen is the son of Jacob & Katie Bremer.
Casen was born with hydrocephalus and
only a portion of his brain. Casen is currently at home on hospice care. Their
insurance is not going to cover all of their medical bills. We are hoping to raise
enough money to help with the burden of this and let them focus on the time they
have left with their son.

To donate food for the supper or items for auction, please contact

Farrah Lager at 816.244.4506 or

Shaya Bruce at 660.25.0030

We would like to have all donated items by Wed, Jan 7th

Thank you for all your support and donations!

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Upward Bound Math and Science Program Approaching

Registration for Upward Bound Math

and Science program is Feb. 14
MARYVILLE, Mo. The Upward Bound Math
and Science program at Northwest Missouri State
University in Maryville a free, hands-on learning
experience for eligible high school students in grades
nine through 11 returns to campus Saturday, June 6,
through Saturday, July 18, 2015.
High school freshmen, sophomores and juniors
seeking to enhance their math and science skills
should apply as soon as possible. The postmarked application deadline is Saturday, Feb. 14. Applications
may be downloaded and completed from the Upward
Bound Math and Science Web site at www.nwmissouri.edu/trio/ubms/. Counseling Coordinator Linda
Davison advises students to thoughtfully consider the
short essay questions before printing and mailing the
application.
Students from the following Missouri schools
are eligible for the Northwest UBMS program:
North Nodaway R-VI High School (Hopkins)
North Andrew R-VI High School (Rosendale)
Worth County R-III High School (Grant City)
Kansas City schools including:
Lincoln College Prep Academy
Northeast High School
St. Joseph schools including:
Benton High School
Central High School
Lafayette High School
All student expenses are covered for the six-

week camp, including round-trip mileage and admission for weekend field trips. Previously, students
have participated in team-building activities and visited places such as the SAC Museum, Durham Museum and Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Neb., as well
as Kansas City-area attractions like Worlds of Fun,
Science City, New Theatre Restaurant and NelsonAtkins Museum of Art.
Funded through the U.S. Department of Education, the UBMS program at Northwest has served
young people from the four-state area since 1992.
Students, parents and teachers agree that attending
the camp can be a life-changing experience.
Students go back to their home high schools
with greater motivation, confidence, self-esteem,
excitement and a direction for their lives, Davison
said.
Years after graduating from high school, former
students testify that summers spent at UBMS were
the best of their lives. Campers experience far more

ing:

The program offers numerous benefits, includ-

Hands-on learning that makes the curriculum exciting and memorable

Exposure to a variety of math, science and

technology topics in a university setting

Expert, engaging instructors who use innovative teaching techniques

student

A laptop computer checked out for every

A TI-Nspire CX CAS graphing calculator

given to each student who completes the program

Access to Northwest recreational and academic facilities

Educational field trips

The chance to make new friends from other

schools

A student stipend during camp and each

semester of the academic year

than hands-on math and science projects. They also

learn to become self-reliant while developing leadership and social skills.
Participants live in a campus residence hall
where they are supervised by qualified and successful college students. Skilled college and high school
instructors teach a variety of math and science topics
in an environment that minimizes stress and maximizes the joy of learning.
The quick, lasting bonds that were made with
people with similar interests was the part of the
program I liked best, said Rebecca Coyne, a 2014
UBMS participant from Turner High School in Kansas City, Kan. I also like the diverse backgrounds
of the instructors and students. The life lessons were
and are valuable.
Scott Coyne, Rebeccas brother, added, I felt accepted and loved, and it only got better as the weeks
went on. The outings, the classes, the people and the
bonds that were formed were fantastic the whole
time.

Reduced anxiety about attending college

after graduating from high school

Mentoring relationships with college students and instructors

Possible participation in the Bridge

program, the equivalent of receiving a $2,400-plus
scholarship
For more information about the six-week summer Upward Bound Math and Science camp at
Northwest, call 660.562.1632 or 660.562.1538 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Send emails to Davison at davison@nwmissouri.edu
or Assistant Director Karen Woodard at woodard@
nwmissouri.edu.
For more information about Northwest Missouri
State University visit www.nwmissouri.edu/media/
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SHOTS

We caught these folks out and about in Northwest

Missouri. If you recognize any of these people,
let em know you saw their mugs in The Regular
Joe.

Since 1894

A Mission
Of Service
For 120 Years
St. Francis Hospital & Health Services is proud of its long relationship
and strong roots in northwest Missouri. On September 8, 1894, the same
year of the St. Louis Worlds Fair, we began as St. Joseph Hospital, a
12-bed facility located in a house on three acres of land next to St.
Marys Catholic Church (now St. Gregorys Catholic Church).
Our first patient, Thomas Kidney, was admitted a week before we
officially opened, heralding a commitment to patient care that has long
been a hallmark of this hospital. Today, St. Francis Hospital & Health
Services is a 81-bed, Joint Commission Accredited, full-service acute
care facility, with advanced programs in womens health, surgery, sports
medicine and mental health to name just a few.
As we look forward to our future together, St. Francis Hospital &
Health Services remains committed to this community and will
continually strive to provide the highest quality of healthcare!

660-562-2600

www.stfrancismaryville.com 2016 South Main Street Maryville, MO 64468